Location: Tanzania
Company: Wasoko
About Wasoko:
Wasoko is transforming the way communities across Africa access essential goods and services. By connecting small merchants to the digital economy, we’re revolutionizing inefficient supply chains, making it easier and cheaper for retailers to get the products they need, and providing them with access to growth financing. With operations in Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, Wasoko’s mobile ordering and delivery platform empowers thousands of retailers to thrive in the digital age.
We are looking for passionate, motivated, and highly talented individuals to join our team. If you're excited about working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment, this is the opportunity for you!
Role Overview:
We are searching for a Category Manager who will take charge of managing a product category at Wasoko. This pivotal role involves crafting the strategy, driving growth, developing pricing tactics, and managing promotions to maximize consumer appeal. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with vendors and handle product range management, ensuring that our retail partners get the best possible deals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Market and Data Analysis: Analyze data to identify industry and consumer trends, ensuring product offerings align with market demands.
- Field Insights: Conduct regular market visits to gather feedback and understand the needs of retailers and customers.
- Vendor Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiating business development agreements that align with company goals.
- Strategic Growth: Develop long-term strategies for growing brands and expanding vendor relationships.
- Pricing Strategies: Create competitive pricing strategies for products, aligning them with market trends to maximize profitability.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, marketplace, and planning teams to ensure product strategies are well executed.
- Portfolio Management: Manage the product portfolio, devising exit strategies for underperforming products.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience in category management, marketing, or sales.
- Strong knowledge of category management principles.
- Ability to make data-driven decisions and accurately analyze market trends.
- Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills to build strong vendor relationships.
- Strategic thinker with an analytical mindset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office.
Why Join Wasoko?
At Wasoko, we believe in unlocking potential and providing growth opportunities for both our employees and the communities we serve. As a Category Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving business growth and transforming supply chains. Join us and become part of a company that is making a meaningful difference across Africa.
Are you ready to be a key player in revolutionizing the way retailers operate? Apply today and be part of Wasoko’s journey to reshape commerce in Africa!
How to Apply:
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